What is a Heat Pump?

A heat pump is an energy-efficient heating system that extracts warmth from the outside air or ground, amplifies it using electricity, and transfers it into your home. Unlike conventional boilers, it doesn’t rely on burning fossil fuels, making it a more sustainable heating solution with significantly lower carbon emissions.

Why Choose a Heat Pump?

Unlike traditional heating systems that generate heat by burning fuel, heat pumps simply move heat from one place to another—making them far more energy-efficient.

Here’s how it works:
For every 1 unit of electricity a heat pump uses, it can deliver 3 to 4 units of heat (300–400% efficiency). In contrast, even the most efficient gas or oil boilers can’t exceed 100% efficiency, meaning they produce less heat than the energy they consume.

This makes heat pumps a smarter, more sustainable choice for home heating.

Costs and Energy Savings

While a heat pump replaces your gas boiler, you’ll still need to pay for electricity to run it. To ensure you’re getting the best deal, visit our UK’s Cheapest Energy Provider page and let us find you the best deal available.

Is a Heat Pump Right for Your Home?

The government’s Heat Pump Checker can help you determine whether a heat pump is a suitable option for your property.

Who Qualifies?
✅ Homeowners – If you rent, you’ll need your landlord’s approval to install a heat pump.
✅ Replacing fossil fuel heating – The grant covers switching from gas/oil boilers or electric storage heaters.
✅ Valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) – Your home must have a current EPC (rated A-G).
You can check on the Government EPC Register.

Additional Support for Low-Income Households
Some households in England may qualify for a £15,000 heat pump grant through their local authority.
To be eligible, you typically need to:
Be on a low income
Receive certain benefits
Live in a qualifying postcode area

What’s Not Covered?
❌ Hybrid systems – Grants don’t apply to gas boiler + heat pump combos.
❌ Replacing existing low-carbon heating – You can’t get funding to swap one heat pump for another.
❌ Large systems – Those with a capacity over 45kW are ineligible.
❌ Previous heat pump funding – If you’ve already received government support (e.g., ECO scheme), you can’t reapply. (Note: Separate insulation grants don’t affect eligibility.)

If you meet the criteria, find out how to apply here